The BEST G1 Optimus Prime Toy EVER! Takara Tomy MISSING LINK Convoy W/TRAILER & ROLLER C-01 Review 

This Toy alone inspired generations for 40 years. Optimus Prime is the definition of a real hero and a fatherly figure. I was very happy when finally this prime got a another spotlight and a throwback to the original. Every time i look at this figure it reminds me of the phrase ''If your gonna be a hero Peter , Be a real hero. Be strong enough to be gentle ''.

As someone who got the original when I was a kid back in the '80s, this toy makes me so happy. This IS Optimus Prime. He existed before the cartoon. The blue-eyed cartoon version was basically the commercial misrepresenting the product it was trying to sell. I also love how authentically '80s that chromed Matrix chamber looks even though the original didn't have it.

One shall stand one shall fall

And now the younger collectors can begin to understand why we older guys complain about the Earthrise trailer so much.

If Tamara Tomy continues to make these I will continue to buy. This is what a premium toy should look like. All other companies should take note

This is the one I actually want. Cartoon accuracy is fine, I love it but if you are trying to emulate the actual toy you gotta go with the actual toy colors.

The nostalgia is off the charts but, for me, Earthrise Prime is the GOAT! I was 10 when Transformers arrived so the G1 figures flood me with good memories. But what's great about the more recent figures (War for Cybertron and the like) is they look and pose the way I imagined the G1 figures did when I was a kid. They were great but so static and rarely looked the way they did in the cartoon it required a lot of imagination. It was cartoon first, toys second for me, so the more they look like they did in the toon, the happier I am :)

"I am Optimus Prime. Leader of the Autobots."

The optimus looks really sick

Personally, as a guy that grew up with G1 toys I can say that diecast and chrome plating aren't all they're cracked up to be. I was always frustrated by chipped paint and rubbed off chrome as a kid. I'll always take color molded plastic and paint any day...that being said, I still have the toy colored figure on order because hell yes I do!

I'm extremely happy with my C-01Missing Link Prime!! It was defiantly worth the wait!

I went with the toy version. I always loved the picture on the back of the box of G1 Optimus Prime.

I'd love to see more of the g1 toys get this treatment.

Wow! Imagine the way we 80's kids would react if this was taken back in time and placed in our hands! We'd have lost our minds. 😂😂

The fact tht this toy is been out for years and to this day still have fans from the younger generation buying it it’s just crazy to me

Very nice review, 100%. I've always enjoyed the positive energy and posing in these reviews. Esp when you are not in the G1 era but still able to appreciate the redesign of the product. Keep them rolling!

I hope that in the next Retro Reviews, we're gonna see the old Gamer Edition Combaticons!

It’s the Lady Bird books come to life!! I looooove the toy color version!

Am so glad you reviewed this on as well 😊. I've ordered them both!

This Optimus Prime looks so awesome, I hope more G1 figures get this treatment... As always, great review PvP! 😁😁😁

This thing is perfection

Amazing how much knowing about the Diaclone figures answers so many childhood questions 46 years later. Like the flying thing on ultra magnus's chest and iron hide not having a head etc. I didn't learn about any of this until last year !?😂

You mad lad, of course you got both of them!

Speaking of without the trailer one, it would be the most expensive and best desk toy where you literally cannot stop fiddle with it. Personally, the trailer doesn't do anything to me but raised the price and would eat alot of space. Nice review btw!

Pretty nice how this version has even more G1 accessories and I love how the OG G1 figure has more articulation with this release at least to my knowledge

Gorgeous!

Now I only need a Megatron G1 gun!!👊

Die cast isn’t coming back in this economy because it would add to the price that everyone is already complaining about. At $25 a deluxe this line isn’t affordable to a lot of parents right now.

Next thing you know we get g1 remakes for every g1 toy and even power master optimus prime

Everyone always thinks it a fuel/gas rod/pump. It's not. Its a welding gun/torch. Remember the trailer transforms into a repair bay.

Very cool video primevsprime

Another great release!

Immagine what could happen of they made power-master Optimus prime with more articulation.

I'm going to get both. The one with the trailer, I will keep in the box for that vintage naustala and cartoon one I will display in robot mode. Great video

Mine is coming Monday!!!! I can't wait to have the touch!!!!

Love how they're bringing back g1 toys but making them more fun

The graphics on the trailer are not tampos. They really seem like they are, but they are in fact stickers. Mine were on slightly off center, and I managed to slightly peel one of the corners. You can feel the screw holes behind the stripes on the outside too. I applied the stickers from the sheet to the trailer, and they too also come off looking like tampos

Yes! This is the toy we've been looking for years, where did you buy this Primevsprime?

Throwback comeback toy season!!!

I already have mine pre-ordered!!!!

Old is like gold giggles!!

I like the idea that this Optimus coming out of the portal comes from an universe where all transformers are there g1 toy counterparts

Hi primevsprime ur vids are amazing

It looks good. I had the 80's one and miss it.

Hey PVP, have you thought about retro-brighting your yellowed figures? You can restore the plastic to its original color

Prime is prime, Always impressive.

I'd love to see more transart reviews

I preordered the C-02, gonna gamble with Optimus Prime SS86 and hope that It comes with a better trailer.

Can't wait for your next video also which is your favorite out of the new legacy united two pack?

And light, our darkest hour

my childhood toy!!!! thank you for this video. how/where can I get my hands on this wonderful piece of nostalgia?

Mine shipped this morning I need Sideswipe and Sunstreaker next

I love the toy deco more than the cartoon deco, so I’m definitely buying this

Transformers Collection #00 Convoy was the first G1 mold with an axe.

The trailer looks awesome with his truck mode 🤩🔥

That’s actually wild, I wasn’t expecting them to keep the spring-loaded missiles.

😊You could look for a kid to do a commercial just like the 80s but it will look much better today

Looks good hope your doing well. And will you do a top 10 legacy video?

Just sad they got rid of all the springs. Kind of a slap in the face providing a "GO!" sticker when Roller no longer launches out of the base. 😞

“I’m kinda hoping the old material make their way back into the mainline.” Meanwhile Hasbro just announced they’ll be cutting budgets even more 💀

Once reviews started coming out, I cancelled the toon accurate version as the toy look looks way better. I then pre-ordered a second toy version.

I bought the buzzworthy Optimus prime that has the jetpack and trailer from bog bad toy store. I'm excited for it to come bc it reminds me of this

neato!

The missing spring-loaded launching pad gimmick is actually a plus for me. That thing always kept my roller popping out of the trailer.

Yeah!!!!

I'm actually going with C-02. I love the toon colors. I have like 4 OG 1984 Takara "T" Optimus Primes in great shape already. With C-02 I have an original 1984 Takara "T" trailer that I picked up from eBay to pair with it. Old paired with new.

I'm definitely getting this ❤one

Like 1000, just waiting for my Copy of this one to come! Love the full Deco and accessories he has. Also, do you know where I can get some of those clear Transformer/Action figure stands?

I wish I had the original 80’s version of Optimus Prime. I was 11 when Transformers were released.

Seeing the g1 makes me really appreciate ss38, such a massive upgrade in design over the original toys (robot mode)

good job about MISSING LINK C-01 Toy Accurate G1 OPTIMUS PRIME & TRAILER Takara Tomy CONVOY Review Action Figure from Transformers

What would be sick for a shelf is if you make the old and new optimus prime shaking hands and on the half with the missing link all the g1 stuff and the earthrise with the newer transformers.

this is the ultimate optimus

I had the Original as a kid but only have Prime left. I just bought this one.

The ultimate transformer

When it comes to transformers im not that picky but i want somthing that can transform and still be fun and this is perfect

I laughed harder than I should have at the Exorcist bit

Great review! What stand is that?

9:11 As The 80's Transformers Fan pointed out in his Diaclone Battle Convoy review, it's a welding gun.

I hope they make 86 Prime's trailer as big as the vintage one. ER is too small!

2:11 Ha I got that Megatron

I would love to them do this G1 sixshot, G1 Omega supreme.

That's one big Matrix of Leadership

My thrilling 30 springer is arriving soon😊

I still own the original Gen 1 '84 Optimus Prime. Granted, he's in pieces, but I still have him.

Nice! I'd love to see this treatment to G1 Soundwave. Wouldn't take much, as his G1 design is already near perfect.

I think this is one of the coolest ideas for a toy. I'd absolutely love a Megatron.

Not feeling the yellow windows, I'll go with the cartoon accurate version. Kinda want to pick this guy up but damn it's expensive! lol

I actually prefer the micro guys and wish I'd had them and they came with every transformer.

Is Shard gonna be the next review? I recently scored Aragon (Siege without the other bots included in the set) Barricade, Punch/Counterpunch, Code red, (Legacy) Clampdown and that’s about it!

I saw the rock lord in the background that’s cool that you have that but I haven’t seen the rest of the video yet, so maybe you already revealed us but what do you think is better this one or the one that you reviewed a few weeks ago the other optimist that’s kind of the same

The painted bas-reliefs instead of stickers on the bot made me _coom._ This is the version that I bought and MAN, this thing is INSANE. Still, anyone know where the detachable trailer tower comes from? Because I don't remember it from the G1 cartoon.

I love that this has tampographed areasthat even the new Master piece toy coloured version uses stickers for . Like the forearms and knees and what not i hate using stickers that need millimeter perfection or they look awful specially when they only give you one set

now, the original Convoy model was great for the time, and imagination was still 99% of the whole play time... It absolutely would have blown all our minds if the toy had all that articulation

Vintage Optimus Prime

The talk about die-cast being integrated because of perceived quality is pretty mistaken. The original toys used die-cast in their production because, at the time, die-cast came out cheaper than plastic! All of this because of the big oil crisis of the 1970's, and not because Takara/Hasbro wanted to produce a higher-quality product. They did what they do today, they went with the cheapest option available, in order to maximize profits. The thing companies almost always do.

Honestly an Optimus Fig I dig

i prefer the blue eyed optimus but it cant be truly an animated accurate toy without having the trailer

My pants just exploded.

"Til' all are one!"